as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A lively buzz colors conversations and errands.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
From gym sessions to errand runs and travel days, cropped leggings are the easy, comfortable staple that works across it all.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Considering it’s made from a spandex blend, the soft and stretchy style will keep you comfortable for long flights, everyday errands, and everything else on your agenda.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
While it’s designed for running and training, the top can also be worn on travel days or for running errands.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
From gym sessions to errand runs and travel days, cropped leggings are the easy, comfortable staple that works across it all.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Considering it’s made from a spandex blend, the soft and stretchy style will keep you comfortable for long flights, everyday errands, and everything else on your agenda.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
While it’s designed for running and training, the top can also be worn on travel days or for running errands.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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The flight departed again and arrived in Atlanta about 90 minutes behind schedule, said Delta, which didn't go into specifics about the passenger's behavior.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian carrier will operate the flight five times per week year-round, starting May 21, on Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That includes finding out why the trip wasn't canceled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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After a trip home to Florida for his grandson’s first birthday party, Griffey is visiting other WBC teams in Arizona, Houston and, finally, Florida, where he will be embedded with Team USA and taking photographs on the field and behind the scenes.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To highlight that, the team partnered with Starline Tours for a bus tour of filming locations, and used it to bring a group of influencers to the Hollywood premiere.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Black finally broke through, booking gigs to DJ at music festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza, opening for pop star Katy Perry’s 2025 arena tour, and releasing two albums with a third expected this year.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The creative duo embark on a weekend excursion to sample the city’s spirited mix of regional history, world-class innovation, and natural splendor—discovering how much is in reach of this buzzy but unhurried Gulf nexus.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Pampered Paws Program ups the ante with in-room dining, daily walks, a letter at arrival, leashes and collars, and the option to take excursions or be driven around by a chauffeur.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its proximity to Manhattan (a 50-minute jaunt aboard the Metro-North Railroad) gave high rollers a convenient suburban annex for their ball and chains.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Collins returned to the fold for a 2007 tour — including two spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl — and, after his health deteriorated, a bittersweet farewell jaunt in 2021-22.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Young girls and women wore petticoats and poofy skirts, while the boys and men donned cuffed jeans for the movie outings.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The conference returned for the sixth time to Brooklyn's Digital Greenhouse during its October 2025 outing, up by 2,000 festivalgoers from the previous year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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